2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference Attendee Guide
WELCOME
Greetings from the heart of innovation and opportunity!
Get ready to be inspired at the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024 taking place from October 29-30th at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. As the economic landscape shifts, unique opportunities for deal flow arise in our region — and this event is at the center of it all.
PACT, our region’s leading force for capital and companies, proudly presents this conference with our impeccable host EY. We’d like thank to our visionary host team from EY including Ryan Murray (Conference Chairman) and Danielle Senour, whose leadership set the gold standard.
But here’s where it gets exhilarating: 62 trailblazing technology and healthcare companies, ranging from early to growth-stage, will showcase their groundbreaking innovations to a discerning panel of investors. It’s a nexus of entrepreneurship, innovation, and investment. Entrepreneurs, professional advisors, academics, and a dynamic array of private equity investors will all converge to shape the future. And with insightful panels on current business trends and our opening reception – PACT Fest - at the legendary Reading Terminal Market on October 29th, missing out is simply not an option.
CONFERENCE LOGISTICS
EVENT PACT Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024
DATE Wednesday, October 30, 2024
TIME 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
DRESS Casual
Jeans and Jackets are encouraged.
ADDRESS Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(Guest Entrance is at 1200 Filbert Street)
EVENT PACT Fest
DATE Tuesday, October 29, 2024
TIME 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
ADDRESS Reading Terminal Market 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Enter doors on Arch Street Side Doors will open only at 7:00 PM (Guest Entrance is at Arch Street Side Doors)
WE ARE PLEASED TO HIGHLIGHT A FEW OF THE EXTRAORDINARY ASPECTS OF THE 2024 MID-ATLANTIC CAPITAL CONFERENCE
• Luncheon Keynote Speaker: Sally Jenkins, NY Times Best Selling Author, American sports columnist and feature writer for The Washington Post. She was previously a senior writer for Sports Illustrated.
• Curated and 1-on-1 Meetings: Sponsored by Blank Rome – Meet with others in attendance in one of two rooms throughout the day. Connect with attendees via the mobile app or stop by our registration desk for assistance in scheduling your space.
• The Lion’s Den: Step into the Lion’s Den! A distinguished panel of top-tier investors will evaluate three standout presentations from our conference’s featured companies. Witness the thrill as investment verdicts unfold in real-time!
*Please Note: With respect to any companies that progress to the Lion’s Den, it should be understood that on-stage negotiations are not final commitments to invest by the Lions and any actual investment is entirely contingent upon satisfactory post-conference due diligence by the Lions and their respective advisors.
• New this year is our Entrepreneur Track : Hear from the entrepreneurs themselves, their stories, resources, and the reason they remain in the Philadelphia region.
• Closing reception: Join us directly following the Conference outside of Salons E-F in the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown to celebrate the region’s entrepreneurial spirit as we conclude the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024.
Sponsored by:
REGISTRATION FOR THE VARIOUS SEGMENTS OF THE 2024 MID-ATLANTIC CAPITAL CONFERENCE
Conference Check-in & Registration: Check-in and walk-in registration will be at the event entrance.
Entrance Protocol: Your nametag is your key to conference events. Remember: No nametag means no entrance. Ensure each attendee has a unique nametag—sharing or splitting isn’t permitted. Please pre-register all attendees for the 2024 event.
Online Registration: You can register at www.midatlanticcapitalconference.com until October 25, 2024, at 6 PM. After this time, we’ll handle registrations on-site only.
Conference Wi-Fi:
Network: MarriottBonvoy_Conference
Password: MACC2024
Conference Mobile App: Before the conference, download the official app:
1. Visit your iPhone’s App Store or Android’s Market
2. Search for “PACT Events”
3. After downloading, choose Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024
4. Enter your email address
5. Use the password: MACC2024
The app provides a full event agenda, company profiles, sponsor listings, and other vital information. We deeply appreciate your support for the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference 2024 and eagerly await your presence on October 29th & 30th. Any questions, please contact me at cjarvisj@philadelphiapact.com or macc@philadelphiapact.com
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown 1201 Market Street (Guest Entrance 1200 Filbert Street) Philadelphia, PA 19107
8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Your registration includes participation in the 2024 PACT Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference and PACT Fest.
You can register and pick up your nametag on October 29th at Reading Terminal Market which will act as your admission to the full conference. You may also check in on the 5th floor of the hotel the morning of October 30th.
Please note: If you are attending the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference on October 30th, please hold on to your nametag, as it will act as your admission to the conference.
You will not need to check in again the morning of the conference if you attended PACT Fest the night prior. However, you MUST have your nametag with you to enter the conference.
PACT FEST OPENING RECEPTION
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29TH, 7:00 – 10:00 P.M.
Sponsored by:
Reading Terminal Market, 1136 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Registration will open at promptly at 7:00 p.m.
Please note: Your nametag will be filed under your company’s name. If you are a guest of a sponsoring company, your name tag will be under that company.
Please note: If you are attending the Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference on October 30th, please hold on to your nametag, as it will act as your admission to the conference.
SUBSTITUTIONS: Substitutions are welcome; however, they must be emailed to Krista Yerk by October 25th before NOON at kyerk@philadelphiapact.com.
CANCELLATIONS: Cancellations made after October 23rd at NOON will not be refunded.
SPECIAL THANKS TO THE SPONSORS OF PACT CAPITAL CONFERENCE 2024
HOST SPONSOR
PACT FEST SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
Fulton Bank
G-Squared Partners
Penn Center for Innovation
BRONZE SPONSORS
Penn Engineering
SEI Investments
SolomonEdwards
Vanguard
TITANIUM SPONSOR
INDUSTRY TRACK VICE CHAIR SPONSORS
Healthcare Technology
PLATINUM SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSORS
PREMIER SPONSORS
Activate Venture Partners
Baker Tilly
Centri Consulting Business
CFGI
City of Philadelphia
Department of Commerce
EOS Worldwide. LLC
Hamilton Lane
Innovation Space
Klehr Harrison Harvey
Branzburg
PwC
Silicon Valley Bank
Stephano Slack
STOUT
Temple University
University City Science Center
Wells Fargo
INVESTOR SUPPORTERS
BioAdvance
Bob Keith
Broad Street Angels
BullPenn Capital
Darco Capital
Delaware Crossing Investor Group
Gabriel Investments
Juno Capital Partners
Matterhorn
MVP Capital Partners
Plain Sight Capital
Rittenhouse Ventures
Robin Hood Ventures
SEMCAP
SRI Capital
Susquehanna Growth
Equity
Tech Council Ventures
COMMUNITY & MEDIA PARTNERS
Be Group
Delaware Crossing Investor Group
Drexel University
Mid-Atlantic - Eurasia
Business Council
Office of the Dean for Research | Princeton University
Pennsylvania
Biotechnology Center
Philly Startup Leaders
Saavy Investor
CREATIVE & PRODUCTION PARTNER
Brandbridge Limited
The Philadelphia Alliance for Capital and Technologies (PACT) would like to give a special thank you for the support from our Founding Leaders.
Bank of America
Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Southeastern Pennsylvania
Blank Rome
Boomi
Comcast Business
Cozen O’Connor
Duane Morris
EY Fairmount Partners
Fox Rothschild
Independence Blue Cross
KPMG
Morgan Lewis
NewSpring Capital
Osage Partners
Penn Center for Innovation at the University of Pennsylvania
RSM US
SEI
Troutman Pepper
University City Science Center
Vanguard
SO MUCH TO DO IN PHILADELPHIA
Philadelphia is a city rich in history, culture, and entertainment. From being the birthplace of our nation’s government and offering fine cuisines in some of the country’s most exquisite restaurants, to boasting a dazzling nightlife and hosting some of the most competitive sports teams, there’s no shortage of things to do in Philadelphia! We want your experience in our beloved city to be truly memorable. To help with that, the PACT staff has curated a list of “Our Favorites” for: Where to Stay, Where to Eat, Where to Go, and What to Do.
WHERE TO STAY
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown (Conference hotel) 1201 Market Street 215-625-2900 800-320-5744 philadelphiamarriott.com
Cambria Hotel Philadelphia Downtown Center City 219 South Broad Street 215-732-5500 cambriaphiladelphia.com
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard 1001 Intrepid Avenue 215-644-9200 marriott.com
Loews Philadelphia Hotel 1200 Market Street 215-627-1200 loewshotels.com
The Bellevue Hotel 1415 Chancellor Court (Broad & Walnut Streets) 215-893-1234 800-233-1234 bellevuephiladelphia.com
WHAT TO EAT
For restaurants with private dining rooms for your entertainment, contact capcon@philadelphiapact.com
Buddakan
Asian Fusion 325 Chestnut Street 215-574-9440 buddakan.com
SEPTA Airport Rail Line connects to Center City in 25 minutes. Customer Service 215-580-7800 5.septa.org
PATCO
(Port Authority Transit Corporation) High Speed from Center City to Southern New Jersey
In Philadelphia, call: 215-922-4600 In New Jersey, call: 609-772-6900 ridepatco.org
For information about traveling to the region and a comprehensive calendar of events, log on to the Greater Philadelphia Marketing and Tourism Corporation (GPTMC) website at VISITPHILLY.com
*The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference and the Philadelphia Alliance for Capital Technologies (PACT) do not have an affiliation with any of the businesses provided above. The businesses provided are only suggestions. The 2024 Mid-Atlantic Capital Conference and PACT are not responsible for any insufficient services provided.
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN
DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO PHILADELPHIA MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN FOR GPS PURPOSE: GUEST ENTRANCE, 1201 MARKET STREET, 1200 FILBERT ST AT, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107
FROM THE NORTH, USING I-95 SOUTH-TRENTON, PRINCETON AND FROM THE SOUTH:
Using I-95 North- Phila. Airport, Baltimore, Washington DC Take I-95 to Exit 22 (I-676 West/Central Philadelphia).
Follow I-676 West for one mile to the Broad Street exit. At the end of the ramp make the first left onto Vine Street/ Local Traffic.
Proceed on Vine Street 3 traffic lights to 12th Street. Make a right on onto 12th Street, proceed 3 blocks to Filbert Street.
The hotel will be on the right corner of 12th & Filbert, one block past the PA Convention Center.
FROM THE NORTHEAST, USING THE PA TURNPIKE, NORTHEAST EXTENSION, ROUTE 9:
Follow the Northeast Extension South until it ends. Take I-476 South to Exit 6: (I-76East/Philadelphia).
Proceed on I-76 East to Exit 38: (I-676 East/ Central Philadelphia).
Proceed on I-676 East for one mile to the Broad Street exit. Exit to the left, follow the traffic signs to Vine Street/ Local Traffic.
Proceed on Vine Street 3 traffic lights to 12th Street. Make a right on 12th Street and proceed 3 blocks to Filbert Street.
The hotel will be on the right corner of 12th & Filbert, one block past the PA Convention Center.
FROM THE EAST, USING THE NEW JERSEY TURNPIKENORTHERN NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK:
Take the New Jersey Turnpike to exit 4: Camden/Philadelphia. Stay to the right though the tollbooths, take Route 73 North to Route 38 West.
Proceed on Route 38 West to Route 30 West. Continue on 30West to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Proceed across the bridge staying in the center lane to I-676 West/Central Philadelphia. Proceed on I-676 West for one mile to the Broad Street exit.
At the end of the exit ramp make the first left onto Vine Street/Local Traffic. Proceed on Vine Street 3 traffic lights to 12th Street. Make a right onto 12th Street and proceed 3 blocks to Filbert Street.
The hotel will be on the right corner of 12th & Filbert, one block past the PA Convention Center.
FROM THE WEST: USING THE PENNSYLVANIA TURNPIKEPENN STATE COLLEGE, PITTSBURGH
Take the Pennsylvania Turnpike East to exit 24: (Valley Forge/I-76 East).
Proceed on I-76 East for 17 miles to exit 38: I-676 East/Central Philadelphia.
Proceed on I-676 East for one mile to the Broad Street exit. Staying to the left follow the traffic signs to Vine Street/ Local Traffic.
Proceed on Vine Street 3 traffic lights to 12th Street. Make a right on 12th Street and proceed 3 blocks to Filbert Street, The hotel will be on the right hand corner of 12th & Filbert. One block past the PA Convention Center.
FROM SOUTHERN NEW JERSEY, USING THE WALT WHITMAN BRIDGE:
Shore Points Take the Atlantic City Expressway east to the end, merging with Route 42 North. Continue on 42 North, following the traffic signs for the Walt Whitman Bridge.
Upon crossing the bridge, proceed on I-95 North to exit 22: (I676 West/ Central Philadelphia).
Proceed on I-676 West for one mile to the Broad Street exit. At the end of the exit ramp, make the first left onto Vine Street/ Local Traffic. Continue on Vine Street 3 traffic lights to 12th St.
Make a right on 12th St. and proceed 3 blocks to Filbert St. and the hotel will be on the right corner of 12th & Filbert St. One block past the PA Convention Center.
